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Houston's inaugural Walk for Values USA will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Discovery Green Park from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

Why a Walk for Values? How is this Walk different? To answer these questions and more, please take a look at this video clip.

Right click and save the video to your computer and then watch.

The fourth largest city in the United States, Houston is home to 1.1 million foreign-born residents, and the nation's third largest concentration of consular offices, representing 86 countries.

Please join our unique and diverse city as we celebrate and pledge to practice the human values of Truth, Right Conduct, Love, Nonviolence and Peace.

Invitation Letter, Brochure, and Posters (Downloadable)

Click to view/download an Invitation Letter*

*This document is a formal invitation to all participants and explains why "Walk for Values" is organized.
Click to view/download a Brochure*

*This document explains what human values are and the purpose and goals of the walk for values.

Click to view/download Flyer 1*

Click to view/download Flyer 2*

*These documents can be posted on noticeboards, next to water cooler,

in lunch break rooms, grocery stores, etc.

* If it does not work, please right click and select "Save Target As..." to download. Requires Adobe reader 9 and above.

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Details of the Walk

Event: Walk for Values USA - Houston
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Time: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Discovery Green Park
1500 McKinney, Houston
(Across from George R. Brown Convention Center)
Contact: Ravi Iyengar
Tel: +1 713 444 1701
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please click here for a Map of the Walk.

Program of the day:
1:30 pm Check-in & Walk-in Registrations
2:00 pm Opening Ceremony
2:20 pm Walk Assembly/ Line Up
2:30 pm Walk Begins
4:00 pm Walk Concludes
4:15 pm Closing Ceremony
4:45 pm Program Conclusion

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Discovery Green Park

Discovery Green, a 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, opened on April 13, 2008. With its proximity to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park and Toyota Center, Discovery Green is an ideal location for the city's newest attraction.

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To view park information, please visit http://www.discoverygreen.com/parkmap/

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Direction and Parking

Address of Walk Venue:
DISCOVERY GREEN CONSERVANCY
1500 McKinney
Houston, TX 77010

Tel: +1 713 400 7336

In addition to surface lot and park perimeter parking, the Convention District Garage, operated by the City of Houston, lies beneath the park. Click here for details.

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Park Rules & Regulations

Please be aware of some guidelines for your visit to the Park. Discovery Green is a safe and comfortable place for everyone because of the Park Rules.

You are welcome:

  • to bring your lawn chairs
  • to bring coolers onto the park grounds

Park Guidelines prohibit:

  • Entering flower beds or picking flowers
  • Injuring wildlife or feeding birds
  • Entering lake
  • Throwing objects in water
  • Activities that disrupt the use of the park by others
  • Reckless behavior and excessive noise
  • Glass bottles or containers
  • Using Alcohol, beer or wine brought onto the park grounds
  • Skateboarding
  • Bathing in water features
  • Weapons or firearms
  • Video recording or flash photography during performances
  • Distribution of literature or materials

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Children's Participation

  • Lively Children's Dances with Inspiring and Melodious Singing by Young Adults
  • Podium displays on Human Values prepared by Children Groups
  • Face Painting (Values theme) for the Little Ones
  • Children's Walk-for-Values Formations

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